What is everyones's favorite bottle cage?

I have had the basic metal types..always work but not exciting. Went with an Elite Custom cage this time...lasted a month and then broke...worthless. Will return to Performance. Thinking of getting a Specialized Rib Cage or Rib Cage (side loader).

That's a no brainer for me, CATEYE | CATEYE : HOME . Just as light as most carbon fiber, does a great job of holding the bottle in place as well as letting it go when you want it, very durable, and cheap too.

That's a no brainer for me, CATEYE | CATEYE : HOME . Just as light as most carbon fiber, does a great job of holding the bottle in place as well as letting it go when you want it, very durable, and cheap too.

Yup, have them both. They're both really light, really indestructible, and really cheap, what's not to like, I mean really.

Think either model is a good choice, we're talking for under 10 bucks, just as light as 50+ dollar carbon ones, and definitely more durable.
FWIW think the bc 100 holds the bottle better but also doesn't let you have it as easy and is probably a few grams lighter at I'm guessing around 30 grams. I've never had the bottle come out, even crazy tall ones, of the bc 300 except on a crash but it's a bit quicker in and out so I like it better, probably around 35, maybe 40 grams.

Another FWIW, you'll get alot more posts if you ask over in general forum.

I have had the basic metal types..always work but not exciting. Went with an Elite Custom cage this time...lasted a month and then broke...worthless. Will return to Performance. Thinking of getting a Specialized Rib Cage or Rib Cage (side loader).

The Rib Cage hands down is the best at holding on to your bottles, I have them on all 4 of my bikes and have never lost a bottle. Everyone of the guys I rides with uses them and it is about the only thing I will continue to buy from the Big S.

I have the side rib Cage ( Zee cage) on my XC bikes and it works really well, but you have to make sure the bottle is all the way back in the cage.

I have had the basic metal types..always work but not exciting. Went with an Elite Custom cage this time...lasted a month and then broke...worthless. Will return to Performance. Thinking of getting a Specialized Rib Cage or Rib Cage (side loader).

My favorite cage is actually that elite custom cage, ive had mine for more than a year and it has survived numerous races..

My favorite cage is (and has been since about 1996) is the now exstinct (I think) Blackburn Bomber Jr. cage. It can hold a one liter bottle...good for the summertime.
Now I wish I would have got the original Blackburn Bomber cage way back when too.

Nice suggestions, I'm going to look at a few of these and am in need of a side loader on the Superfly I ride. I have had good luck with the Bontrager RL cages have worked fine for me, never dropped a bottle or broke a cage.

Ringle?.... From the Era of CNC and Anodizing but I have always and still love these cages.. A little difficult to find these days but they are still out there.. You'll pay anywhere between $25-$100 for one but they are a pretty cool accessory and pretty functional as well..

Pros
*Relatively light
*Bottles are held extremely secure (I've never had a bottle come loose on a descent)
*They come in fancy colors

Cons
*They are a little more difficult to install
*Over time they will scratch and eventually destroy bottles
*Price

I have had the basic metal types..always work but not exciting. Went with an Elite Custom cage this time...lasted a month and then broke...worthless. Will return to Performance. Thinking of getting a Specialized Rib Cage or Rib Cage (side loader).